Governor Submits List
On Tuesday, Governor Tina Kotek submitted a list of state board and commission appointments to the Oregon Senate for confirmation. The Senate Committee on Rules is scheduled to consider the nominations on April 18th. The full list of nominees is available online.
Read MoreJobs Dip in Report
Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment declined by 100 jobs in February. Job losses in February were largest in manufacturing and financial activities. Nondurable goods manufacturing experienced more job cuts than normal in both January and February. On the other hand, construction employment rose sharply in February. The industry added 7,500 jobs, or 6.5%, over the past […]
Read MoreBlame It on Elk Fever!
A man who Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officers say was shooting into a herd of elk, killed one and wounded at least three others in January, while illegally shooting from a road. The 66-year-old man reportedly blamed “elk fever” when he self-reported the incident. His name has not been released pending the investigation. […]
Read MoreOregon Trail Cooperative Sets Annual Meeting Date
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting of the Membership on Saturday, May 6 at the Gilbert Event Center at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. Three positions on the Board of Directors are up for election. Beginning April 6, OTEC member-owners should look for the formal notice of the meeting, election […]
Read MoreCamping Fees to Increase
After decades of no price changes, the Bureau of Land Management will increase overnight camping fees at six campgrounds in eastern Oregon. The new rate for the Page Springs, Fish Lake, Jackman Park, South Steens Family, South Steens Equestrian, and Chickahominy Reservoir campgrounds will be $16 per night for the first vehicle and $5 per […]
Read MoreClean Vehicle Rebates Ending
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will temporarily suspend the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program as of May 1st. Projections show the program will be oversubscribed in late spring. Program rules require DEQ to suspend rebates once funds are depleted. The program receives funds annually from the state’s Vehicle Privilege Tax. It covers all program […]
Read MoreDrug Settlement Deal
All thanks to a vote on March 1st by the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Board, two key resources in Oregon for preventing and treating substance use disorder and overdose will receive a total of $17 million over the next two years. An allocation of $4 million will fund the development of a unified […]
Read MoreUniversity Recognized As Military Friendly® School
Eastern Oregon University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School. The designation sets EOU apart and identifies the university as an ideal fit for potential military and veteran students. Kerry Thompson, Military/Veteran Coordinator for EOU, says there are systems in place at EOU to help veterans, including priority registration. To learn more […]
Read MoreTransportation Projects Outlined
You have a chance to hear about future transportation projects in our area. Members of the North East Area Commission on Transportation and the South East Area Commission on Transportation will hold a joint meeting March 16. The meeting will be held in person at two locations (La Grande and Burns) and it will also […]
Read MoreGovernor’s New Appointment
Governor Tina Kotek is appointing Dave Baden as Interim Director for the Oregon Health Authority, effective March 17th. Baden is currently OHA’s chief financial officer. Governor Kotek announced last Friday that she is opening a search for a permanent OHA director.
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